The average bus between Carlisle and Patterdale takes 2h 30m and the fastest bus takes 1h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Patterdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Carlisle and Patterdale. The earliest departure is at 8:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Patterdale at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Penrith North Lakes and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Patterdale. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Patterdale station via Patterdale Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Carlisle to Patterdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.
Carlisle to Patterdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Patterdale Hotel station.
The distance between Carlisle and Patterdale is 40 km. The road distance is 54 km.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Rail Station to Patterdale Hotel hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 56 min.